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John E. Lauten

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.
Winston Salem, NC 27107
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CRD#: 4571153
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Professional summary


John Eric Lauten, who also goes by J. Eric Lauten, John Eric Lauten, is a registered financial professional currently at M. S. HOWELLS & CO. located in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


J. Eric Lauten | John Eric Lauten

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 16, 2019 - Present

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

Office #1: 8606 N Nc Hwy 109, Winston Salem, NC 27107
BD
CRD#: 104100
Winston Salem, NC
Past

March 14, 2006 - August 16, 2019

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past

November 13, 2002 - March 15, 2006

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
North Carolina
(8/16/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(2/19/2021)
RR
Virginia
(8/16/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/16/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/5/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MS
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100 / SEC#: , 8-52558

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mailing Address
23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone number
(480) 563-2000
Established
Delaware since 04/11/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MARK HOWELLS TRUST, DATED 6/25/1997, MARK HOWELLS TRUSTEEOWNER
SANTAMARIA, KATRINA PATRICIACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3248779
CRITES, MARCY ANNFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP)6346298
HOWELLS, MARK STEPHENTRUSTEE FOR MARK HOWELLS TRUST DATED 6/25/1997726921
HOWELLS, MARK STEPHENEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR726921
JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER SHANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2843281
KREIZENBECK, TARA LYNNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER7141895

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Company Information


M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100Winston Salem, NC 27107

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